Honey Harvest at One Fifth of Last Year's

Ljubljana, 7 August - After beekeepers lost more than 30% of bee colonies during the winter, they were further affected by frost and drought this year. Consequently, Slovenian beekeepers expect no more than 500 tonnes of honey this year, while last year they harvested 2,500 tonnes.

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The head of the Slovenian Beekeepers' Association, Boštjan Noč (centre), presenting the problems of beekeepers.
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The Slovenian Beekeepers' Association presenting the problems of beekeepers.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

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The Slovenian Beekeepers' Association presenting the problems of beekeepers.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

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The logo of the Slovenian Beekeepers' Association.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

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